Dogs Pull Guard In Motor Pool

A new experiment in Division Artillery has proved that dogs can outsmart their masters and that sometimes one good dog is worth six good men.

The dogs had their day in a test-out for sentry dogs to replace guards at the DivArty Motor Pool.

Pilferage has been cut to nil because of the four dogs and their handlers.

The sentry dogs were posted at the motor pool February 21 in an effort to cut the number of guards needed. It was to be an interim measure until basic trainees could pull guard.

Officers of the Day have had their anxious moments when challenged by the dogs, and patrons of the bowling alleys next to the motor pool have become wary of approaching the dog sentry post. However, OD’s, bowlers and trespassers have learned to respect the animals and no incidents have been reported.

The dogs are from the Army Dog Training Center; their handlers are DivArty men who received 2 weeks training from Lt. James H. Kunberger of the Dog Training Center.

The sentry dogs and their handlers are supervised by Cpl. William Thomas, from Headquarters Battery, Division Artillery.